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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.48, 964.95 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.48, 964.95 and 278.03 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.48 : 964.95 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.48/964.95 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.48x = 964.95 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.48x = 268,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,286.42/643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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